Musculoskeletal (MSK)
3 days
MSK Ultrasound Course (Upper Limb)
(Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand)
ACEM, ACRRM, AOA, RACGP
Course highlights
- Shoulder ultrasound
- Elbow ultrasound
- Wrist and hand ultrasound
Course Dates
Description
This sonographer-led three-day program is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound focused on the upper limb, covering the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
The course emphasises a logical scanning approach that can be applied to assess common clinical pathologies in the upper limb, such as rotator cuff injuries and tendon issues, using either protocol-driven methods or in response to specific clinical questions. You will build on your existing knowledge to develop the skills necessary for conducting a basic sonographic assessment of the upper limb, while learning practical tips to enhance your everyday scanning.
Practical tuition is delivered in small group sessions using state-of-the-art equipment and real patient volunteers, ensuring you have ample hands-on scanning time under the direct guidance of experienced sonographers.
Objectives
The objectives of this musculoskeletal ultrasound course are:
- Develop practical skills to recognise normal and pathological musculoskeletal sono-anatomy of the upper limb including bone, joints, tendon, ligament, common nerves, bursae and muscle recognition.
- Explore positioning techniques for static and dynamic assessment of the upper limb related to ultrasound.
- Discuss safe practice, hygiene, and recognition of potential pitfalls in MSK ultrasound including machine optimisation.
- Identify ultrasound artefacts (particularly anisotropy) and apply optimisation techniques to help reduce ultrasound artefacts.
- Learn to recognise basic pathologies and their clinical relevance.
Prerequisites
The prior ultrasound experience assumed for this course is highlighted below.
| None/Minimal | Don’t use ultrasound |
| Limited | Use ultrasound weekly/monthly |
| Moderate/Experienced | Use ultrasound daily/weekly |
More Info
Accreditation
ACEM
Approved for Educational Activities 23.75 hours.
ACRRM
This course is approved for 20.75 total activity hours. PDP units: 9.45 Educational Activity, 9.15 Performance Review. MOPS points: 18 Radiology. Grant eligibility: Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Surgery.
AOA
18 CPD points.
RACGP
CPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 7.5 hours, Reviewing Performance 14.5 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 410514.
HOURS
| Theoretical | 6.5 |
| Practical | 13 |
| Total | 19.5 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.